In 1882-4, Frances Groome's Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland described Ladykirk like this:
Ladykirk or Northkirk, an ancient parish in Westray island, Orkney. It comprises the northern part of the island; is bounded on the SE by Westkirk, on all other sides by the sea; contains the village of Pierwall; and now forms part of the united parish of Westray and Papa-Westray. Its greatest length, from NNE to SSW, is 6 miles; and its greatest breadth is 3½ miles.
The location is based on Groome's description, that "It comprises the northern part of the island" of Westray.
Ladykirk through time
Ladykirk is now part of Orkney Islands district. Click here for graphs and data of how Orkney Islands has changed over two centuries. For statistics about Ladykirk itself, go to Units and Statistics.
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Ladykirk in Orkney Islands | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/22199
Date accessed: 09th June 2024
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